POLK CITY, IA (IRN) – A city administrator in central Iowa has been accused of domestic abuse, according to KCCI-TV. 65-year-old Gary Mahannah is charged with domestic abuse assault, first offense. Mahannah is city administrator for Polk City. A police officer says Mahannah acknowledged slapping his wife twice during a physical confrontation in their garage after they argued about destruction of something his children had given him. The officer also says Mahannah’s wife was upset, crying and appeared intoxicated.

ELDORA, IA (IRN) – An Ackley woman accused of confining her boyfriend’s 8-year-old son under a basement staircase without light, food or bedding recorded evidence of torture on video. The Des Moines Register reports the video is part of the state’s case against Traci Lynn Tyler. Tyler, 40, and her boyfriend, Alex Craig Shadlow, 30, were charged with first-degree kidnapping after the boy was “intentionally subjected to physical and mental torture” in the basement of the couple’s home.

BUCHANAN COUNTY, IA (IRN) – A crash involving a car and a semi truck left one person dead in Buchanan County, according to the Iowa State Patrol. A 2006 Chevy Impala was traveling eastbound on Highway 20 when it lost control and crossed the median into the westbound lanes. It collided with a semi that was traveling westbound.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – On Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke out in support of a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would add language that says that nothing in the constitution secures or protects the right to an abortion. The proposal will be discussed today by a legislative subcommittee. If the amendment passes, it would give legislators the ability to ban or restrict abortions.

IOWA (IRN) – Much of central and southeastern Iowa is in the grip of an ice storm. Officials urge caution while travelling, and wind chills may cause frostbite in minutes. There is also the possibility of power outages, as freezing drizzle may bring down power lines.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa agreed Monday to pay $4.1 million to settle claims from two women who say they were repeatedly sexually harassed by a former state director. The two accused former Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison of lewd and offensive behavior.

CORRECTIONVILLE, IA (IRN) – Fire departments in and around the northwest Iowa town of Correctionville battled flames in extremely cold weather at a body shop overnight. Flames were visible when first responders arrived. At least seven different fire departments helped fight the blaze.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – An Iowa City Democrat is proposing that the state legalize and regulate marijuana the same way it does beer or liquor. Sen. Joe Bolkcom says “It’s time for Iowa to end marijuana prohibition.” Bolkcom admits that the measure has “about zero” chance of passing the Republican-controlled Legislature.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Iowa lawmakers are considering a new bill that could increase penalties for hurting or killing animals in the state, especially eagles. The current penalty for harming an eagle is $50. If passed, it would raise that penalty to $2,500. The bill also increases the fine for hurting or killing elk, antelope, buffalo, or moose to $2,500.

IOWA (IRN) – Iowa and Iowa State men’s basketball teams moved up in both major polls released Monday. The Cyclones moved up four spots to 16th in the USA TODAY Coaches’ Poll and up three slots to No. 17 in the Associated Press rankings after home wins over West Virginia and Texas. Iowa took advantage of its thumping of then-No. 5 Michigan 74-59 on Friday. The result was a move up to No. 20 in both polls.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A trial date has been set for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school student almost 40 years ago. KWWL-TV reports the trial for 65-year-old Jerry Burns, of Manchester, has been set for Oct. 14 in Linn County. Burns has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Police arrested him Dec. 19, 39 years to the day after 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was killed. Her body was found the next day inside her family’s car at a Cedar Rapids mall.

HENRY COUNTY, IA (IRN) – Three people were killed and five others injured after a tractor-trailer overturned in rural Henry County Sunday, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The driver of the semi lost control, and it tipped onto its side. The semi was then struck by a van, and then another vehicle.

DAVENPORT, IA (IRN) – A man was shot at a barbershop in Davenport and then walked to a hospital for treatment on Saturday, according to KCRG-TV. He’ll survive, and police are investigating.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (IRN) – A 16-year-old is in custody after a short chase on Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids Sunday. KCRG-TV reports the teen stole a rental car.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – More than a dozen military veterans in Des Moines could soon be homeless after they were given a 30-day notice to leave. KCCI-TV reports a group living at 180 Degrees, a transitional housing facility for veterans, has been scrambling to find somewhere else to live. Kurt Gabrielson, a Navy veteran who lives in the home says, “It’s miserable. It’s overwhelming.” He said he has post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse and anxiety issues. The VA isn’t answering questions.

POWESHIEK COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An Iowa judge on Friday set a September trial date for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 at Poweshiek County courthouse.

FLOYD COUNTY, IA (IRN) – An Iowa City man was arrested after a 100 mile per hour chase in Floyd County. KIMT-TV reports deputies tried to stop the vehicle for speeding on Friday, but the driver refused to stop until the vehicle went into a ditch. Wayne Watson, 55, is accused of felony eluding, OWI-2nd offense, driving while license revoked, excessive speed, open container, and driving on the wrong side of a divided highway. Other charges are pending. No one was hurt.

WHAT CHEER, IA (IRN) – A Keokuk County man is facing charges after authorities say he fraudulently received 26 weeks worth of unemployment benefits. KCRG-TV reports John Clubb, 39, of What Cheer collected over $12,000 in benefits from June 2016 to April 2017. Clubb was employed at the time.

NEWTON, IA (IRN) – Maytag Dairy Farms, a Newton-based manufacturer of blue cheese and other cheeses, has been sold to a West Des Moines private-equity firm, according to the Des Moines Register. The purchase was made by Midwest Growth Partners, but the amount wasn’t immediately disclosed. All 80 full- and part-time employees will stay on the job. The dairy will use the firm’s investments to expand its production facilities and look into new products.